The following op-ed is written byAshley Spalding, Research Director at the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.
As another college year begins amidst a resurging pandemic, new Census data shows those struggling the most with student debt are also among the hardest hit by COVID-19s economic impacts. Scholars and advocates continue to call for student debt relief as an effective policy tool for economic stability and recovery.
The COVID-19-related pause on federal student loan repayment has been extended through the end of January, providing some reprieve. But it is only a temporary fix. Follow-through from the Biden administration on forgiving up to $50,000 in student loans would have a profound impact on tens of millions of people, incl…
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